Definition of inward
1 : situated on the inside : inner
2a : of or relating to the mind or spirit inward peaceb : absorbed in one's own mental or spiritual life : introspective
3 : marked by close acquaintance : familiar
4 : directed toward the interior
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Examples of inward in a Sentence
moved towards the inward room for more privacy
he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet
Origin and Etymology of inward
Middle English, from Old English inweard (akin to Old High German inwert), from in + -weard 1-ward
First Known Use: before 12th century
Definition of inward
1 : toward the inside, center, or interior
2 : toward the inner being
Examples of inward in a Sentence
The window faces inward toward the courtyard.
He turned his attention inward.
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of inward
before 12th century
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of inward
before 12th century
INWARD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of inward for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to a person's mind or spirit
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: directed or moving toward the inside of something
Definition of inward for English Language Learners
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: toward the inside of something
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: toward the mind or spirit
INWARD Defined for Kids
Definition of inward for Students
1 : toward the inside or center an inward curve
2 : of or concerning the mind or spirit He felt inward joy.
inwards
\-wərdz\Definition of inward for Students
1 : toward the inside or center The door opens inward.
2 : toward the mind or spirit I turned my thoughts inward.
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